Oh and my op date was Oct 8th. Would love to see what you all are eating and how you are doing. Personally I seem to be a slow looser. 6 weeks and only 25#.

Hi!! I am pre op. I am waiting on insurance approval and a date:-/ I can't wait to get this journey started!

Where are you from? Do you have all your insurance requirements completed?

Hi All! I am from Northeast Alabama and had my surgery in July of 2012 in Rome, Ga. I'm doing great and loving life! I've only lived in Alabama 5 years but I love it there too! Roll Tide!!!

Hi All! I am from Northeast Alabama and had my surgery in July of 2012 in Rome, Ga. I'm doing great and loving life! I've only lived in Alabama 5 years but I love it there too! Roll Tide!!!

Those are fighting words! *laughs* WAR EAGLE!

Seriously though, congratulations and welcome to the group!

I am just down the road in Seale.

@steph36875 thank you!! I hope so!

Dang it! I completely spaced out this afternoon and missed my nutritional appointment. I was waiting a whole month for it!

Hello fellow bama sleevers! I'm from West Alabama and was sleeved this week on April 23rd. The first few days were rough but I'm feeling much better!

@bamafarmchick glad to hear everything is going well. I have been curious as to how long it would take to be out and about after surgery. Keep us posted! Best wishes!

@bamafarmchick glad to hear everything is going well. I have been curious as to how long it would take to be out and about after surgery. Keep us posted! Best wishes!

Day 5 and I felt well enough to go watch both of my boys play doubleheaders at the ball field. I sat drinking my water and ensure clear and got a little sunburned and sweaty. Actually, while at the park, my steristrips sweated off my incisions which look better than expected. I was exhausted by the end of the day but I felt really well otherwise!

I'm in Alabama and my surgery is scheduled for May 14th! I'm in Montgomery but having my surgery in Birmingham. Super excited!

Hi Bamafarmchick. Who is your doctor in Birmingham. I was sleeved 3/25/13 by Dr. Andrew DeWitt.

Hi Bamafarmchick. Who is your doctor in Birmingham. I was sleeved 3/25/13 by Dr. Andrew DeWitt.

My doctor is Dr.Grams out of the Kirklin Clinic

@Rena's Ragdolls... Was so sorry to see your post... Hopefully they were able to get you on quickly so no time is lost.

Huntsville hospital. Dr mailapur

Hi, I'm using Dr. Mailapur for my sleeve surgery, how did you like him?

He is wonderful! Very good doctor and really cares. Good luck!

Wondered if you were still in Shelby County area and knew of any local support groups?